Those who know me know that I appreciate old quilts and quilt blocks. I try to find a way to save or reuse the fabrics. This year at our local guild auction one of my projects turned into a little beauty.
I received about 15 very aged Sunbonnet Sue blocks from a friend. The blocks were stained, the muslin was turning brown, and there were a few holes. I salvaged the best blocks and soaked them in Orvus, Retro Clean, or the Vintage Textile Soak. The muslins became clean and bright again. Next I trimmed the blocks to size and added bright purple and green small print cotton sashes and cornerstones. Another guild member quilted Sue and the revived little quilt was happily purchased by an admirer.
So glad to say...another save complete.
"He reworked it into another..." Jeremiah 18:4
I received about 15 very aged Sunbonnet Sue blocks from a friend. The blocks were stained, the muslin was turning brown, and there were a few holes. I salvaged the best blocks and soaked them in Orvus, Retro Clean, or the Vintage Textile Soak. The muslins became clean and bright again. Next I trimmed the blocks to size and added bright purple and green small print cotton sashes and cornerstones. Another guild member quilted Sue and the revived little quilt was happily purchased by an admirer.
So glad to say...another save complete.
"He reworked it into another..." Jeremiah 18:4